SY26-27 Special Education Science Teacher - High School

Innovation Charter High School•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a School Where We Build, Learn, and Grow Together About Innovation Charter High School At Innovation Charter High School, we believe schools can be places where young people are deeply known, challenged, and prepared to shape their futures, and where educators do some of the most meaningful work of their careers. We are a mission-driven public charter high school in New York City serving students with ambition, care, and urgency. Our team is fiercely committed to improving student outcomes and continuously strengthening the school we are building together. This is a place for educators who believe: Feedback is essential to growth, for students and adults Curiosity is a driver of strong teaching and learning Great schools are built through reflection, collaboration, and persistence Students thrive when adults hold high expectations and provide deep support Supporting one another as a community and showing up as strong team players matters just as much as individual excellence We are not interested in maintaining the status quo. We are actively working to create new ways of supporting students and new ways of working together as colleagues. That takes humility, experimentation, resilience, and heart. Our staff cares deeply. We challenge one another. We learn in public. We keep improving. If you are energized by joining a dedicated team that is building toward something better, for students and for each other, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

New York State Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification required, or active pathway toward certification
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
3+ years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter settings
Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs in inclusion settings
Familiarity with Regents-aligned instruction, Common Core standards, and NYC special education systems (including SESIS)
Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and intervention

Responsibilities

Deliver Inclusive, Rigorous Science Instruction: Teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth & Space Science in an ICT classroom through engaging, inquiry-driven instruction aligned to NYS standards and Regents expectations.
Facilitate hands-on labs, experiments, and scientific investigations that build curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application.
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate scaffolds to ensure all students, including students with IEPs, can access rigorous grade-level content.
Strengthen students’ scientific reasoning, data analysis, problem-solving, and academic language skills.
Use student data, assessments, and observation to adjust instruction and support student growth.
Prepare students for success on Regents exams while cultivating confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging in science classrooms.
Partner to Support Student Success: Collaborate closely with co-teachers, related service providers, and families to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Contribute meaningfully to IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and student support planning.
Build strong relationships with students rooted in high expectations, consistency, and care.
Contribute to a Collaborative Adult Culture: Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning.
Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes.
Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations.